Planets Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the eight planets in our solar system?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury.
True or False: Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.
True.
Fill in the blank: The fourth planet from the Sun is _____
Mars.
Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?
Saturn.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
Which two planets are classified as terrestrial planets?
Mercury and Venus.
Multiple choice: Which planet has a day longer than its year? A) Venus B) Mars C) Jupiter
A) Venus.
What is the only planet known to support life?
Earth.
True or False: Uranus rotates on its side.
True.
Fill in the blank: The planet known for its Great Red Spot is _____
Jupiter.
Which planet is known as the ‘Red Planet’?
Mars.
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury.
Multiple choice: Which planet is known for having the most moons? A) Saturn B) Jupiter C) Earth
B) Jupiter.
What is the main component of Venus’s atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide.
True or False: Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun.
True.
Fill in the blank: The planet with the highest mountain, Olympus Mons, is _____
Mars.
Which planet is often called Earth’s twin due to its similar size and composition?
Venus.
What is the average temperature on Mercury?
About 430 degrees Celsius (800 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day.
Multiple choice: Which planet has a tilt that causes extreme seasons? A) Mars B) Uranus C) Saturn
B) Uranus.
What is the primary gas in the atmosphere of Saturn?
Hydrogen.
True or False: All eight planets orbit the Sun in the same direction.
True.
Fill in the blank: The planet with the fastest winds in the solar system is _____
Neptune.
Which planet has the longest day?
Venus.
